Future Tech Fest

💚Future Tech Fest Networking Lounge Recap 🤝At this year's #FutureTechFest, the Networking Lounge brought together startups, corporates, and investors for exclusive speed dating sessions! 🌟 Attendees engaged in quick, impactful conversations, making strong first impressions and uncovering potential partners and collaborators. Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate innovator, or investor, this was the place to be! Our Table Captains led discussions on 6 fascinating topics: 🔧De-Risking Deep-Tech 💊Digital Health Solutions 🤖Exploring AI Together 🔁 Research Transfer to the Rescue – startups, licensing, or industry cooperation 💪 Resilience in Turbulent Times – building strong foundations 🧭 The Future of German SMEs 🇩🇪 👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and made this an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more highlights from #FTF24! #FTF24 #Connection #Networking 

🚀 Vertical Stages and Workshop Corner: A Recap of Innovation & Collaboration! 🔵 Blue Stage: Health Tech & Mittelstandsarena Health Tech powered by 10xD was a game-changer! From digital health advancements for women to the power of AI in healthcare, the discussions were next-level. Mittelstandsarena, hosted by Stefan A. Wagemanns - Der Mittelstand. BVMW, brought the "German Mittelstand" and startups together in a powerful exchange of ideas. 🔴 Red Stage: HR-Tech & AI HR-Tech, powered by DeepSkill GmbH & MONDAY.ROCKS GmbH, showcased the best practices in people-focused culture and how AI is revolutionizing the HR landscape. The AI Stage, powered by Ecodynamics, was all about real-world implementation of generative AI, thanks to the experts at KI.NRW and ECODYNAMICS GmbH. The future is here, and it's smart! 🤖 🟢 Green Stage: H2-Tech & Energy Tech The H2-Tech stage, powered by Chamber of Industry and Commerce Düsseldorf, Germany, explored venture funding for hydrogen startups and some amazing use cases. 🌱 Hydrogen is not just a trend, it's the future! Energy Tech, powered by BRYCK.COM & TÜV NORD GROUP, featured reverse pitches by VCs and a thrilling pitching contest. Who’s ready to transform the energy sector? ⚡ 💡 Workshop Corner Highlights: Workshops covered Internationalization 101 🌍, strategies for scaling across borders. The KI_eeper project 🛡️ revealed how AI can safeguard and leverage implicit knowledge. We also explored Venture Clienting 🤝, connecting startups with corporates for mutual growth and much more. Thank you to all our partners, speakers, and attendees who made this event unforgettable! 🙌 What was your favorite moment? #FTF24 #VerticalStage #Exchange

🏆 Startup Pitch Battle: The Startup Stage buzzed with excitement as innovative minds clashed during the Pitch Battle. OSPHIM, presented by Louisa Desel, emerged victorious, capturing the top prize of 3,000€ generously sponsored by NRW.BANK. 🔥 We gained valuable insights during the Fireside Chat with Madeleine Heuts. Bessem Ayari and Sophie Frères (née Spethmann) delivered powerful keynotes that left us inspired and eager to apply their lessons. And let's not forget the dynamic panel talk featuring Simon Schneider, Jan Sessenhausen, and Mirko Novakovic which sparked lively discussions and fresh perspectives. 💡Fuck-Up Story: We were captivated as Tim Betzin from Rausgegangen opened up about his journey, sharing invaluable insights from his own experiences. His story resonated with us, reminding us all that setbacks are just opportunities in disguise. 🎺 Knallblech | Brass Band meets DJ started the aftershow party entertainment at our Start-Up Stage and guided visitors to the aftershow location #FTF24 #Startup #Innovation

This year we offered our priced Guided Tours again and received amazing feedback from you! So let's recap the experience. 🌟 The Office of Economic Development Düsseldorf offered exclusive guided tours around the expo, showcasing the exhibitors MONDAY.ROCKS GmbH, consalio, Gizil, der TechHub.K67, iFactory3D , Co-reactive and the start-ups unit of The Office of Economic Development Düsseldorf. With special guest Dr. Stephan Keller mayor of Düsseldorf. 🎌 Another highlight was the tour of our Japanese partner JETRO - Collaborate & Invest Japan with over 20 business travelers from Japan, who looked at exciting innovations from the GreenTech, Automotive, and IndustrialTech sectors, guided by Peter Hornik.   🙌 We were especially honored to have high-class politicians like State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy in the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia Silke Krebs and Consul General India B. S. Mubarak at our guided tours. 📲 Of course the self-guided tours were also part of our expo again, giving visitors the opportunity to deep dive in the topics of Technology & Software, Health & Life Sciences, Business & Finance, Emerging Technologies, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility & Logistics, and Education & HR. ✨ We're excited to see you all again next year at FTF25 and are inspired to create more Guided Tours to come! #FTF24 #Tour #Expo

💡 Global FTF24: Bringing the World of Tech Together in North Rhine-Westphalia! The Expo at FTF24 was an exciting and hands-on celebration of cutting-edge technology. Here’s a look back at what made it so special: 🌟 300+ Exhibitors and Startups: The expo featured over 300 exhibitors, each showcasing their vision of "The Future of Tech" through innovative products and services. One highlight? The robot who shakes hands by red cable robots —right, Thomas Jarzombek? 🌐 A Global Innovation Hub: FTF24 welcomed startups from over 80 countries, making it a truly international event. We were thrilled to meet delegations and startups from India, Japan, the USA, China, Sweden, and more. Visitors got to explore VR worlds, interact with robots, and see the latest in AI tech. 🚀 International Startup Booster: Thanks to the Stadt Düsseldorf (City of Düsseldorf), the International Startup Booster created exciting new opportunities for global collaboration. 🎨 Visitors didn’t just share their feedback—they also got to admire a tech-inspired outfit by SOFF. 🎷 Knallblech | Brass Band meets DJ wrapped up the expo with an amazing performance, setting the stage for the aftershow party. 🧠 As we look back on the expo’s global exchange of ideas, it’s clear that innovation flourishes when diverse minds come together. Stay tuned for more highlights in our next recap tomorrow! #FTF24 #Global #Exchange

💡 Main Stage Moments at FTF24: Personal stories, AI and deep tech. Our biggest stage at FTF24 was not only filled with industry leaders and visionaries but also an enthusiastic audience entertained by Amiaz Habtu. Here are the highlights: 🌟 We were inspired by our key speakers Tijen Onaran, Reinhold Messner, and Anders Indset, who shared their journeys of courage and leadership. 🗝️ A journey into the future! We were captivated by Prof. Dr. Peter Gentsch's insights on GenAI and inspired by simpleclub’s Co-Founder Nicolai Schork and Alexander Powell as they highlighted the vital role of qualification. 🗣️ Our expert panels sparked engaging conversations about leveraging AI for innovation and growth, along with powerful strategies for leading change through diversity and inclusion. A special moment was the fireside chat with Dr. Jan Goetz on deep tech. 💥 The "sky is the limit" Power Pitches left us in awe! Alexander Igelmann (CEO & Co-Founder, Lidrotec GmbH), Sebastian Schall (CFO, Black Semiconductor), and Tim Leonhardt (Head of Business Development, eleQtron GmbH) shared groundbreaking ideas that are sure to shape the future. 🙌 The Main Stage was a true hub of innovation, inspiration, and empowerment. Stay tuned for more recaps to come! #FTF24 #MainStage #Inspiration

🙌 The Future Tech Fest may be over, but the excitement lives on! 🎥 We’re thrilled to share a special video recap of all the unforgettable moments from yesterday's event! ⚡️ From the inspiring keynotes to the electrifying pitch battle, and of course, the epic aftershow party, this video captures it all. Whether you joined us in person or missed out, relive the highlights with us. 🙏 Thank you once again to everyone who made FTF an incredible success. Hit play and enjoy the memories! #FTF24 #Recap

🤯 Today, we made history! 📈 With more than 5,000 participants, over 300 exhibitors, and 90+ world-class speakers, we organized an astonishing first Future Tech Fest! 🤩 Our favorite part of it: An inspirational main stage program filled with mind-blowing keynotes and interesting discussions. Thank you to our host Amiaz Habtu and the great speakers: Tijen Onaran, Anders Indset, Reinhold Messner, Nicolai Schork, Alexander Powell, Prof. Dr. Peter Gentsch, David Weiner, Axel Menneking, Jasmin Bigdon, Elisabeth Schloten, Jaroslav Bláha Blaha, Dr. Feriha Zingal-Krpanić, Andrea Hendrickx, Beatriz G., Chérine De Bruijn 🙏 Many thanks also to the speakers at the Startup Stage, the pitch battle startups, workshop speakers, and the expo exhibitors, who made the first Future Tech Fest an exceptional experience! At the same time, we would like to thank those who made this event possible - our sponsors and partners! 🤝 Finally, we would like to thank all participants who attended this year's Future Tech Fest. We received incredible feedback from you and are glad we could provide you with a fantastic experience! 🥳 👋 Until next year! #FTF #FTF24 #FutureOfTech #FutureTechFest

🎉 Wow, what an incredible day so far at the first Future Tech Fest! 🙌 We are overwhelmed by the unbelievable atmosphere on site! The main stage has been buzzing with inspiration, especially during the powerful keynote by Tijen Onaran. 💡 Our startup and vertical stages are bursting with the excitement of the attendees. We are glad to offer a hub for innovation, networking, and disrupting ideas to you! Share your experience with the hashtag #FTF24 to enter our giveaway for a FTF25 free ticket! And this is just the beginning - stay tuned for more highlights as the day unfolds! #FTF24 https://lnkd.in/e7xPjDPp

🚨 The time has come: The Future Tech Fest 2024 opens its doors tomorrow! And so that no one gets lost behind these doors, you can already take a look at the site map of our halls at AREAL BÖHLER - Der Innovations- und Messestandort! 🤔 Not sure what you want to check out yet? 👉 Then check out our latest agenda posts or take a look at the talque app, where you can put together your individual agenda and always have this map at hand! 📲 If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, now is the best time! Your ticket will give you access to the talque app so you don't have to waste time tomorrow. 🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! Get your last minute ticket at https://lnkd.in/ecJq8xsT #FTF24